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Osisko Development Corp. (ODV) generates frequent news as it advances its gold development portfolio in North America, with a strong emphasis on the Cariboo Gold Project in central British Columbia. Company updates often highlight technical milestones at Cariboo, including underground infill drilling results from the Lowhee Zone, broader exploration drilling campaigns, and progress on pre‑construction and underground development activities.
Investors following ODV news can expect detailed assay releases from ongoing drilling programs, such as the 13,000‑meter underground infill campaign on tight drill spacing and the fully funded 70,000‑meter exploration program targeting Cariboo Deep, Proserpine Mountain, Barkerville Mountain, and other regional prospects along the Cariboo Gold trend. These releases typically include gold grades, interval lengths, and interpretations about continuity with modelled vein corridors, mineral reserves, and potential extensions of mineralization.
Beyond project geology, Osisko Development’s news flow includes financing and corporate developments. The company reports on project loan facilities, such as its senior secured credit facility with funds advised by Appian Capital Advisory Limited, as well as equity financings through bought‑deal offerings, private placements, and flow‑through share issuances. News items also cover strategic portfolio actions, including the announced agreement to divest the San Antonio Gold Project to Axo Copper Corp., and investment transactions like acquiring units of Falco Resources Ltd.
Corporate updates may feature management and board changes, such as the appointment of a Vice President, Exploration, and the strengthening of the technical team to support Cariboo and other properties. Regular financial and operating results, furnished through press releases and regulatory filings, provide additional context on cash balances, project spending, and small‑scale production activities at the Tintic Project. For readers tracking ODV, this news page offers a centralized view of operational, technical, financial, and strategic announcements related to the company’s gold development activities.
Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) has announced its annual compensation grants, including 1,273,900 stock options to senior officers and employees, 1,177,200 restricted share units (RSUs), and 229,573 deferred share units (DSUs) to independent directors. The stock options are exercisable at C$2.57 per share and will expire on May 13, 2030, with vesting occurring in three equal parts from 2026 to 2028. RSUs will cliff vest in 2028, while DSUs will vest according to the Omnibus Plan terms.
The company's Omnibus Plan, approved by shareholders on May 7, 2025, is a fixed 20% plan with a maximum of 27,324,297 common shares reserved for issuance through various equity incentive instruments.
Osisko Development (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) held its annual and special shareholders' meeting on May 7, 2025, with a 58.9% participation rate representing 80,489,188 common shares. All six nominated directors were successfully elected with strong approval rates above 97%. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed as the company's auditor with 82.27% support. The shareholders also approved a new omnibus equity incentive plan with 86.51% of votes in favor, replacing the existing stock option and restricted share unit plans.
Osisko Development (NYSE: ODV) has announced positive results from its optimized 2025 Feasibility Study for the permitted Cariboo Gold Project in British Columbia. The study reveals robust economics with a base case after-tax NPV5% of $943 million and IRR of 22.1% at US$2,400/oz gold price.
Key highlights include:
- Average annual production of ~190,000 ounces of gold over 10 years, with 202,000 ounces in first 5 years
- First gold production anticipated in H2 2027
- Total initial capital cost of $881 million
- Average total cash costs of US$947/oz and AISC of US$1,157/oz
- Average base case LOM annual free cash flow of $158 million
The project features improved single-phase build over 24 months, streamlined processing facilities, and enhanced flowsheet design. It will create up to 613 direct jobs during construction and 525 permanent positions during operations.
Osisko Development (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) has announced the listing of its common share purchase warrants on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol 'ODV.WT.V', effective April 17, 2025. 51,109,776 warrants will be listed, which were issued through private placements between October and November 2024.
The warrants were issued in three tranches: two non-brokered private placements (October 1 and 11, 2024) and one brokered private placement (November 12, 2024). Each warrant allows holders to purchase one common share at US$3.00 per share until October 1, 2029. The warrants will trade in U.S. dollars on the TSXV.
The company also plans to list these warrants on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), subject to meeting regulatory requirements.
Osisko Development (NYSE: ODV) has reported its Q4 and year-end 2024 financial results, highlighting several key developments. The company maintained a strong cash position of $106.7 million as of December 31, 2024, with an outstanding loan of $36.0 million due October 2025.
The company successfully completed two private placements in 2024: a non-brokered placement raising US$34.5 million and a brokered placement generating US$57.5 million. A significant milestone was achieved with the Cariboo Gold Project receiving full permits under both the Mines Act and Environmental Management Act of British Columbia, achieving shovel-ready status.
The company is advancing pre-construction activities, including an underground bulk sampling program with approximately 7,400 tonnes extracted to date. An optimized feasibility study is in advanced stages, aiming to enhance mine development and process flowsheet to reach 4,900 tonnes per day throughput earlier than planned.
Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV) (TSX: ODV) is advancing the Cariboo Gold project, one of Canada's newly permitted underground gold mines in British Columbia. The project represents a significant development in a tier 1 jurisdiction, featuring a large gold resource.
The company's strategy focuses on implementing high-efficiency bulk tonnage production methods while promoting responsible mining practices that aim to benefit all stakeholders. This initiative is part of Osisko's broader mission of revitalizing historic mining camps across North America.
Osisko Development Corp (NYSE: ODV) (TSXV: ODV) has announced its participation in the upcoming Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) Convention. The company will be exhibiting at Booth #2821 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 2-5, 2025.